Stormwater Permits
Requirements related to water quality permitting for stormwater runoff from construction sites, industrial facilities, and publicly owned and operated storm sewers.
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Under Which Stormwater Permit Are You Regulated?
- Industrial Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000)
- Construction General Permit (TXR150000)
- Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit (TXR040000)
- John Graves Scenic Riverway General Permit (TXG500000)
How to Check the Status of Your Permit
Water Quality General Permits Authorization and Application Query
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UPDATERenewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) TXR050000
TCEQ is in the initial stage of the process for renewing the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000, which expires on August 14, 2026. A stakeholder meeting was held at TCEQ on November 6, 2024. For more information, please visit the Stormwater Stakeholders Group (SWSG) Webpage.
UPDATEAmendment to the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000
TCEQ initiated an amendment without renewal to the MSGP and is in the final stage or the process. The amended MSGP is expected to be presented at the Commissioners Agenda for consideration for adoption on May 5, 2025.
The amended to the MSGP is required to implement the requirements from House Bill (HB) 1688 from the 88th Regular Legislative Session to prohibit quarries located within water quality protection areas in the Coke Stevenson Scenic Riverway from obtaining stormwater coverage under this general permit and from HB 2771 from the 86th Regular Legislative Session to expand the applicability for non-exempt oil and gas activities.
Resources for Small Businesses & Local Governments
Assistance Tools for Stormwater Permitting
Stormwater Permit Fees
Submitting Stormwater General Permit Forms and Fees Electronically
Billing for water quality annual fees and agency contacts for more detailed questions.
Delinquent Fees and Penalties Will Affect Processing Applications
If you owe at least $25 in delinquent penalties or fees the TCEQ may place your facility on Warrant Hold with the Comptroller of Public Accounts.